December 1835 the Texans capture the town of San Antonio. In February 1836 General Santa Anna arrives with several thousand Mexican troops.
Approximately 189 rebels (Tejanos, Texans and slaves) barricade themselves inside an old Spanish fort called "The Alamo".
The Mexican army seiges the Alamo and eventually attack it killing almost everyone inside. "Remember the Alamo" becomes the battle cry for the Texans.
Also in 1836 some 400 Texans are captured by Santa Anna and executed. This glavanizes the Texans efforts.
On April 21, 1836, Sam Houston led a small army of Texans (around 900) in a suprise attack on Santa Anna's army incamped at San Jacinto. They routed the Mexicans and capture Santa Anna. In exchange for his life, Santa Anna signs a treaty with Texas giving Texas it's independence.
The Texas Revolution
December 1835 the Texans capture the town of San Antonio. In February 1836 General Santa Anna arrives with several thousand Mexican troops.
Approximately 189 rebels (Tejanos, Texans and slaves) barricade themselves inside an old Spanish fort called "The Alamo".
The Mexican army seiges the Alamo and eventually attack it killing almost everyone inside. "Remember the Alamo" becomes the battle cry for the Texans.
Also in 1836 some 400 Texans are captured by Santa Anna and executed. This glavanizes the Texans efforts.
On April 21, 1836, Sam Houston led a small army of Texans (around 900) in a suprise attack on Santa Anna's army incamped at San Jacinto. They routed the Mexicans and capture Santa Anna. In exchange for his life, Santa Anna signs a treaty with Texas giving Texas it's independence.